Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

However, his movement was halted by another hand the next second, catching his mid-swing. Corley frowned, eyeing the newcomer with annoyance, "You?" Roseanne murmured, "Mr. Reynolds, how did you..."

Her voice almost broke at that moment.

Owen's gaze settled on her face. "Are you okay?"

Roseanne nodded. "Yeah," but her voice was thick with congestion. That wasn't true.

Owen offered, "I've got my car here. Can I give you a lift home?"

Roseanne said gratefully, "That would be great, thank you."

Owen wrapped an arm around her, ready to leave.

To Roseanne, she felt like a pebble teetering on the edge of a cliff, unstable until Owen showed up, grounding her. "Mr. Reynolds, what brings you here?" Next to the estate was a luxury hotel where he attended a conference. Taking a break, he stepped out for some fresh air and stumbled upon the scene. Owen answered lightly, "Just here for something."

way. The

stopped in his tracks, Roseanne halting

"I can take care of my guest.

gaze briefly sweeping over him. "Did

quickly spoke, "I'll go

was at a loss

Owen said, "Let's go."

tangled up with the two men. "Roseanne, where do you want

that desperate? Can't live without a man?" "Were you already messing around behind my back before we broke up? Roseanne,

you just move on like that? Even going after someone

extreme way possible. Then, he turned to Corley and Owen. "My ex is

cutting through her like knives, blood gushing out with every slice. When the pain reached its

chattering from the cold as if she got submerged in ice water. At that